VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Dean Colonel Pro

Velopedia Archive ID 72066

Overview

Model year1998
BrandDean
ModelColonel Pro
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID72066
Original MSRP$3,145.00
ColorsPolished, satin
SizesLarge, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall
Weight23 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material3Al/2.5V titanium
ForkAnswer Manitou SX Ti
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Front derailleurShimano XTR, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano XTR M950, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-M950, 107mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 32 teeth
ChainTaya Pro Extreme, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsNot included

Brakes

BrakesShimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Chris King NoThreadSet
HandlebarDean aluminum
Handlebar extensionsRhino aluminum
StemDean aluminum
SaddleSDG Ventura Comp, titanium rails
SeatpostDean aluminum, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano XTR
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith XL stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube577.9 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1047.8 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 8, 2026.